Obituaries

Jul 23, 2021

[In her own words]

My name is Mary Jo Adams Russell Baker. On my birth certificate it is spelled Mary Joe, but I’ve used the girl version of “Jo” since my days in Junior High School. I was born in Burkburnett, Texas, November 27, 1925, in a house, and the event of my birth is hearsay, mostly...

Jul 23, 2021

Howard Cleo Houston passed away on July 23, 2021.

He was born in Clovis, New Mexico on December 13th, 1938, to Fred Cleo Houston and Kathryn Morgan Houston. Howard grew up and attended school in Clovis, where he graduated high school. He later moved to Odessa, Texas with his wife and children. He was active...

Jul 23, 2021

Jack H. Black, 94 of Slaton, Tx. Passed away on July 23, 2021 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, , 2021.

Jack H. Black was born in Rotan, Texas to Pearlie Ray Black and Mattie Lella Black on July 3, 1927. He married Maetta Higgins in...

Jul 22, 2021

Polytimi “Polette” Verouti Parker, 86, of Odessa, TX, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born July 2, 1935 in Sparta, Greece to Theodore Veroutis and Marigo Marinakou Veroutis.

Polette grew up in Sparta with her five older siblings. She had a loving, playful, and adventurous spirit. She enjoyed sports and was a great...

Jul 21, 2021

Elva Molinar Espinoza, 83 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, July 26, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home (6801 E. Business 20, Odessa, TX).

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Sunset...

Jul 18, 2021

Carlos Santana Sarabia, 41, of Odessa left this world on July 18, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas, after a long illness. Carlos was born on November 4, 1979, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Carlos had a huge heart and would do anything for his friends and family. His primary passion was music, and he was a very...

Jul 18, 2021

Dorothy Lois Harper Davis of Odessa, TX passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She was born on September 3, 1932, to Ernest and Maggie Mae Harper.

She is survived by her daughter, Terry Ann Unruh and husband Terry; 3 grandsons: Bryant Unruh and wife Shannon, Bradley Unruh and wife...

Jul 17, 2021

Jonell Sims, devoted wife, mom, and JoJo, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the age of 96 after a two-year residency at the Courtyards Assisted Living Facility.

Jonell was born in El Paso, TX on October 20, 1924, to Lloyd A. Nelson and Fay (Wynn) Nelson.  Jonell (Nelson) marred Alonzo G. (Lonnie) Sims on June...

Jul 14, 2021

Mary Ella Axton Simmons, 98, of Cypress, entered heaven on July 14, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family.

Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, July 19, 2021 at 1:00pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

She was born on February 28, 1923, to Elwood and Maymee (Stevens) Axton in New Harmony, Indiana. Mary Ella was the oldest of three;...

Jul 12, 2021

Katherine Hembree (Granny Kate), age 95 of Odessa, Texas passed from this life on Monday, July 12, 2021. She was born on June 3rd, 1926 in Rule, Texas to Hugh and Vera Gober.

Granny Kate dedicated her love and life to her family. She never missed an important moment with any of her loved ones...

Jul 11, 2021

Trinidad Rodriquez Hernandez (78) Of Barstow Tx, died July 11, 2021 in Odessa TX. Rosary will be held on Wednesday July 14, 2021 from 6-8pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held at Holy Redeemer on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10am, Mass will be given by Father Bernard.

Trinidad R Hernandez...

Jul 10, 2021

Raymond Hernandez, 53, of Odessa, passed away on July 10, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 10:00 am at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Rosary will be held on Thursday, July 15 at 7:00 pm, also at Sunset.

Funeral services will be...

Jul 9, 2021

Doris Ann (Pittman) White, 90 years, of Odessa, TX passed away peacefully on July 9, 2021 in Odessa. Doris Ann was born in Anson, TX on March 25, 1931 to Maude (Hardy) Pittman and Ernest Martin Pittman.

Doris Ann married Joe Brooks White of Anson, TX on September 2, 1948 in Anson.

Doris Ann and...

Jul 4, 2021

Debbie Dian Tyler, age 64, passed away July 4, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

She was born on January 7, 1957, to Raymond L. Reeves and Wanda L. Yeager.  On December 31,1977 she married Jerry D. Tyler. Their eternal love led them to 44 years of marriage. Debbie touched many people’s hearts in her lifetime and was a...

Jul 4, 2021

Rene Rubio Carrasco, 49, lost a long battle with cancer and passed away July 4, 2021, at home with his loving wife of 30 years and daughter by his side in Odessa, TX.

He was born on December 20, 1971, in Alpine, TX to his parents Hector and Gracia Carrasco, both of whom preceded him...

Jun 28, 2021

True to how she conducted and lived her life, Mother (Phyllis)/Mom (John and Richard) wrote her obituary several years ago. In her own words:

Myrna Loy Saunders Qualls was born in Loraine, Mitchell County, Texas on December 29, 1928 to John Omer Saunders and Bessie Alma Porter Saunders.

Grew up in...

Jun 26, 2021

Jackie Wicks, 60, of Odessa, passed away on June 26th, 2021 in Granbury, Tx.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm, June 30th, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Funeral services will be held 2:00pm, July 1st, at Stonegate Odessa, with Dr. Chet Taylor officiating.

Jackie was born in Seminole, TX to...

Jun 25, 2021

John Garner Ward was born on November 18, 1932, in Midland, TX and left this world on June 25th, 2021.

John was born to Franklin Delaney Ward and Johnnie Ward in Midland, TX.  John went to school in Midland, and then on to Texas A&M.  He pursued a golf career during his younger years which ended up...

Jun 24, 2021

Russell Lee Rumbaugh, 83 of Odessa, Texas passed away June 24, 2021.

Memorial Services will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Sterling Parsons officiating.

Russell was born August 22, 1937 in Pecos, Texas to William and Alice Rumbaugh. Russell attended Odessa High...

Jun 23, 2021

Theada RUTH Turner, passed away at home Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  She was born May 14, 1933 in Anna, Texas to Hardy Pope Nitcholas and Lena Agnes Randles Nitcholas.  She married the late Billy Ray “Bill” Turner on September 20, 1952, in Idalou, Texas and they enjoyed 49 years of marriage before his passing.

Funeral...